Content current as of 12/05/25
Homelessness
Ending homelessness requires all of us – dedicated community members, City of Tacoma staff, and elected officials – working together to address both the short- and long-term needs our neighbors face. From diversifying shelter options to building more affordable housing, we can address the complex issues of homelessness through collective planning and action.
Our vision is to sustain an equitable, dignified, and culturally responsive homeless and housing response system that quickly and effectively addresses everyone’s homeless crisis while supporting the needs of residents and local businesses.
City Council and Committee Presentations on HomelessnessÂ
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- September 9, 2025—Study Session, Homelessness Update (September 9, 2025, Video)
- March 18, 2025—Study Session, Homelessness Update (March 18, 2025, Video)
- December 10, 2024—Study Session, Homelessness Update (December 10, 2024, Video)
- July 5, 2024—Study Session, Homelessness Update (July 5, 2024, Video)
- December 19, 2023—Study Session, Homelessness Update (December 19, 2023, Video)
- September 19, 2023—Study Session, Homelessness Update (September 19, 2023, Video)
- September 12, 2023—Study Session, TMC 8.19 Update (September 12, 2023, Video)
- June 13, 2023—Study Session, Homelessness Update (June 13, 2023, Video)
- March 14, 2023—Study Session, Homelessness Update (March 14, 2023, Video)
- December 13, 2022—Study Session, Homeless Services Update (December 13, 2022, Video)
- September 27, 2022—Study Session, Homelessness Update (September 27, 2022, Video)
- June 28, 2022—Study Session, Homelessness Update (June 28, 2022, Video)
- April 29, 2022—Community, Vitality & Safety Committee, Administrative Policy on Encampment Removal (April 29, 2022, Video)
- April 19, 2022—Study Session, Homelessness Update (April 19, 2022, Video)
- July 28, 2021—Tacoma Public Utility Board, Use of TPU Property for Managed Temporary Mitigation/Stabilization Site (no video)
- July 13, 2021—Study Session, Homelessness Update (July 13, 2021, Video)
- June 22, 2021—Study Session, Homelessness Update (June 22, 2021, Video)
- May 11, 2021—Study Session, Temporary Mitigation Stabilization Site (May 11, 2021, Video)
- May 4, 2021—Study Session, Temporary Mitigation/ Stabilization Site Planning (May 4, 2021, Video)
- April 27, 2021—Study Session, Homelessness Update (April 27, 2021, Video)
- April 6, 2021—Study Session, Homelessness Update (April 6, 2021, Video)
- March 30, 2021—Study Session, Homelessness Update (March 30, 2021, Video)
- February 23, 2021—Study Session, Homelessness Update (February 23, 2021, Video)
- February 9, 2021—Study Session, Encampment Basic Services (February 9, 2021, Video)
- February 2, 2021—Study Session, Encampment Mitigation Pilot Program (February 2, 2021, Video)
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